ArticleBMC oral health2020
Computer-aided three-dimensional assessment of periodontal healing distal to the mandibular second molar after coronectomy of the mandibular third molar: a prospective study.
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- The Periodontal Benefits of Alveolar Ridge Augmentation With Xenograft Following Third Molar Extraction: A Randomised Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical periodontology · 2025Trial
- Effectiveness of concentrated growth factor and laser therapy on wound healing, inferior alveolar nerve injury and periodontal bone defects post-mandibular impacted wisdom tooth extraction: A randomized clinical trial.International wound journal · 2024Trial
- Expert consensus on the management of third molar health.International journal of oral science · 2026Review
- Impacted Mandibular Third Molar: Approaches and Current Perspectives in Surgical Therapy.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Review
- Re-Intervention Rate, Timing, and Indications Following Coronectomy of the Mandibular Third Molar: A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Optimal tooth sectioning using a surgical handpiece and elevator: a finite element study of horizontally deeply impacted mandibular third molars.Clinical oral investigations · 2024Article
- Effect of mineralized dentin matrix on the prognosis of bone defect and retained root after coronectomy.Clinical oral investigations · 2024Article
- Feasibility and Efficacy of a Degradable Magnesium-Alloy GBR Membrane for Bone Augmentation in a Distal Bone-Defect Model in Beagle Dogs.Bioinorganic chemistry and applications · 2022Article
- Effects of Impacted Lower Third Molar Extraction on Periodontal Tissue of the Adjacent Second Molar.Therapeutics and clinical risk management · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe periodontal healing distal to the mandibular second molar (M2M) after coronectomy of the M3M has shown controversial results. We aimed to combine a digital method with cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and estimate periodontal healing of M2M after M3M coronectomy. An accurate and stable indicator in three dimensions was also explored tentatively.
methodsPatients with a M3M in contact with the inferior alveolar canal were included. CBCT was applied immediately after coronectomy (baseline) and 6-months later. Data were investigated with digital software for registration. Previously reported and coronectomy-related factors were included for univariate and multivariate analyses.
resultsA total of 181 patients (213 M3Ms) completed 6-month follow-up. Significant reduction in the distal intra-bony defect (DBD) depth of the M2M was shown (1.28 ± 1.24 mm, P < 0.001). DBD depth of the M2M at baseline was the most influential factor (r = 0.59), followed by preoperative M3M condition, age, rotation and migration of the root complex. Remaining enamel (OR = 6.93) and small retromolar space (0.67) contributed to re-contact of the root complex and M2M. Bone volume regenerated in the distal 2 mm was associated significantly with DBD-depth reduction (r = 0.74, P < 0.001).
conclusionsBone volume regenerated in the distal 2 mm of the M2M denoted stability of distal periodontal healing of the M2M. DBD depth at baseline was the most influential factor for healing of a DBD of the M2M after M3M coronectomy. The remaining enamel and a small retromolar space could contribute to re-contact of the root complex and the M2M.
trial registrationChina Clinical Trial Center, ChiCTR1800014862 . Registered 10 February 2018.
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